Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba 890
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8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.
Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum
Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.
Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.
Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.
True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.
With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.
Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
68 db - makes some little noise
With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.
With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.
With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.
It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.
You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.
You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.
Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.
You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.
9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
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600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums
Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 in
8.6 pounds
8.4 lbs
• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.
• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning
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